Is Gear Oil the same as Chaincase oil?

Is Gear Oil the same as Chaincase oil?

Gear oil is NOT made for chain and gear systems…. Its made for gear to gear contact. I will never understand why people think they can run 90 weight oil in a chain case. Ever see what that stuff is like when its cold out?

Can you use ATF for Chaincase oil?

JedInUtah said: The 5300 miles on my chaincase with ATF and hard mountain riding would say that it lubricates just fine.

What is XPS Chaincase oil equivalent?

AMSOIL Severe Gear Synthetic 75W-140 (SVO) is the equivalent viscosity to the XPS Chaincase Oils and is a suitable choice for Ski-Doo or Can-Am applications.

What oil goes in a chain case?

Synthetic chaincase oil like the ones from Polaris, Amsoil, Redline etc would be the best and are not that pricey…. second choice, IMO, full synthetic ATF.

What kind of oil goes in a snowmobile Chaincase?

The weight of snowmobile chaincase oils are typically 75W-140 and 75W-90.

How much oil goes in a snowmobile Chaincase?

Registered. Just take off the cover and let it dump. Most are 8.5 ounces. Chain case oil is cheap.It should all work.

What oil do I use in my snowmobile chain case?

Go with the ATF Dex (not Type F), works great with the cold weather and does lube the chain, pulls friction heat away and works well with the shaft bearings. Motor oil will foam and air does not lube well.

What weight is XPS Chaincase oil?

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What is snowmobile Chaincase oil?

Snowmobile specific synthetic chaincase oils are very similar to Synthetic ATF but the snowmobile chaincase oil has a lower temp pour point and some additional additives for extreme pressures.

What weight of oil goes in a snowmobile Chaincase?

Synthetic 75W-90 is readily available its not expensive. It will work just fine.